Ashley Monk (Redditch): suspension on 2026-05-12
Reason & context
Suspended from Reform UK alongside his mother Jo Monk (the ousted Worcestershire CC group leader). Per BBC News West Midlands: "Her son and fellow councillor, Ashley, has also been suspended for reportedly bringing the party into disrepute." Ashley criticised the decision to remove Jo Monk as group leader, and the new leader (Alan Amos), on social media. Ashley says he withdrew his Reform UK membership after being informed of the suspension, and will now sit as an independent councillor.
Sources
- primary Redditch mum and son councillors suspended by Reform UK [redditchstandard.co.uk]
- corroborating Fourth Reform UK councillor suspended from party days after local elections [lbc.co.uk]
- corroborating Reform suspends ousted Worcestershire council leader Jo Monk [bbc.co.uk]
Disclosure. Compiled by Paul G Webster, communications officer for the East Lindsey Green Party. Every tracker entry is added on the same two-source verification standard regardless of which party the councillor was elected for.